Review of Dune (2021) by Fvnfvnfvn — 17 Nov 2021

Having read the book about a year before it release, I was expecting to get a movie with a similar structure to the original adaption from 1984. That being corny, action, sci-fi flick with Patrick Stewart behind it. Then I found that Denis Villeneuve was directing it. Being the Director of such hit Films as Dune inspires with a cinematic flare and style which, while in the same wheel house as Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival I knew I would be in for a treat.

This does an amazing job of creating a distinct style both visually and story wise to make it feel like an entirely separate project from all of Villeneuve's previous works. The story of Dune: part one is exactly as it is in the book, hits a lot of classic sci-fi troupes for better or worse. The real star of this film is the pacing at which the story unfolds. Choosing to skip a lot of the tedious story telling aspects from the previous film Dune portrays the fall of House Atreides as a spectacularly corrupt and horrific affair. While not a perfect telling, Dune definitely a very unique and compelling one about religious fanaticism, betrayal, and prophecy. With all the quiet mystic and world building of his previous films Villeneuve masterfully displays why he is one of the most celebrated directors of a generation! My only real disappointment is that I will have to this on 2 parts.